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Tapas Catering for Hook Green events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hook Green and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Hook Green
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
About our tapas catering in Hook Green
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Popular choices include patatas bravas, tortilla española and croquetas, and we are regularly asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and table tapas as a starter.
For a country party near Hook Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
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Common questions in Hook Green
Do you come out to small places like Hook Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Hook Green and across Kent
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Hook Green has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Hook Green
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Why choose tapas catering in Hook Green?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hook Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hook Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Hook Green: venues and local tips
Hook Green is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Across the DA13 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Longfield station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hook Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of Kent takes in DA13. From Fred Mead, Barker Fields and Lambert Mews or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Hook Green, we also cover Southfleet (1 mile north-east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (2.8 miles north-west) and Darent Valley Hospital (3 miles north-west). Not far away are Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Black Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff